Inside the Mind of a Bastard Child

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I want to write this to free others to tell their stories and to encourage them that they are not...
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Author's note: I want to write this to free others to tell their stories and to encourage them that they are not on this earth alone and destitute. No matter what hand you are dealt in this life you can make it if you really want. Even when you feel you have failed or feel like you are stuck in one place, useless, alone, untalented, unqualified for success, undeserving of love or any other label you can slap on yourself you are nothing short of perfectly designed. Each and every person has a story to share and if we all shared ours we would break down the walls that isolate us in our pain and see that maybe this world was created to be more then a holding cell imprisoning us into a life of meaninglessness.
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Brothers

Jess Jess Scaggs He is living in a home for delinquent or crazy boys His favorite game's Monopoly His father was married to our mutual mother His eyes are blue and his hair a sand like color He is 6'3 and currently about 16 He wears glasses to correct his naturally crossed eyes Someday He will come live with us but not right now

John

His hair is dark He is Rachael's full brother He is my half John Poss He is older then Rach maybe a year and a half or two He is our brother but is going to be raised by others We only get to see him today We walk down the street He stands with a lady We give him a hug our mother nearby His warm brown eyes are cast on the ground I concluded that he is taller then we are just as it's time to leave I ask why John can't stay with us My little heart aches for the playmate I barley knew My mother responds by telling me he simply must go Inquisitive as I am I ask another source I asks dad He tells me John fears to be around men I look up at him utterly confused He responds by telling me the exact details of my brothers abuse My shoulders dropped with the swelling sadness of things I was to young to have understood My mother's male friend's actions have taken away my brothers innocence That man's filthy ways cost my brother a space in our home But his presence, is remembered, his named recorded and his picture in the frame forever

WOW!! Way to go Marie! What a brave and courageous young woman to share your life this way! It really touched me and I know it will reach out and help other young (and older) women move forward from their pasts, bringing freedom because they will know they are not alone! Thanks for being like Joshua...bold, strong and of good courage!

marie this is amazing and truly inspiring. while we haven't seen you in year, reading this makes me hear your voice and and remember what an amazing person you are and what an impact you and your sister have had on my life. no matter where I go in life I will always remember you and love you deeply :) Keep up with your writing, it has always been a huge part of who you are, and will undoubtedly touch many people!

This book is truly inspiring! She is one of the most gifted young writers ever and I do not just say that because she is my sister. I say it because her book makes you feel things. Sometimes its hard to reach people but this book can do that.

Honestly I came to read this story because I wanted to support Marie :) and wasn't going to read the whole thing, but as I started reading, I couldn't stop! It demaded my attention, and I was disapointed that the story wasn't finished (YET!) PLEASE publish this so I can finish reading :) Awesome story...you go girl!!